We havea number ofgraduate vacancieswithin our different business lines and locations. Please apply for your first preference only. If you have other preferences, this can be discussed later in our recruitment process.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Our team of sharp minds have unique skills,talentsand aspirations, but we have common goals too,and we are looking for like-minded people to help us reach those goals.
Our people drive our success, and ourgraduates are no exception. We want everyone to become a leaderintheir work and their learning. As part of one of the United Kingdom’s largest independent accountancy and business advisory firms, you will gethands-onclient experience, with full support to achieve your potential, and responsibility from day one.
With over 16,000 clients across eight services and 14 sectors,there’salways going to be an exciting challenge to push you out of your comfortzone, ifthat’swhat you want. Our training programme – Your JC Path – allows you to get exactly where you want to be.
Therole
Our three-yeargraduate training programme offers experience, responsibility, and support from the start. We will give you full study support towards an ICAS or ACCA qualification and give you a training contract to balance your work and studies.
In addition to completing your professional qualifications, you will develop your interpersonal and commercial skills through our comprehensive learning and development programme. This includes our induction experience, learning opportunities available through our JC Aspire programme,and partnership with Moore Global, as well as a range of networking events.
We have positions in ourBusiness Advisoryteam available foranAugust 2027start.
This role provides valuable exposure to a wide range of Business Advisory services where you will develop a strong technical skillset and compliance foundation through bookkeeping, VAT returns, statutory accounts, and exposure to both personal and corporation tax returns. You will also gain experience across a range of accounting and business software. Working closely with a diverse portfolio of clients, you will build strong client relationships and gain a thorough understanding of their businesses. As your experience progresses, you will have opportunities to develop your advisory capabilities alongside your compliance knowledge, supporting clients with practical business insights and recommendations.
To read more about Business Advisory at JC, please click here.
Aboutyou
You will be a recentgraduate with (or working towards) afirst-classor 2:1honoursdegree in any subject.
Alongside this,you will have a growth mindset and a passion for learning. You willdemonstratestrong interpersonal skills, attention to detail and take pride in your work.Good timemanagement,problem-solvingskills,and the ability to make soundjudgmentsare essential,along with a can-do approach.
All candidatesare required tohave the right to live and work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions.
To learn more about our recruitment process,click here.
Why JC?
Johnston Carmichael helps to build success stories that change lives - whetherit’sour clients, our communities, or most importantly, our people, who now number over 900 across the UK.
We work with individuals and businesses all over the country and ourexpertisecoversalmost everyindustry sector.We’realso an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 37,000 advisers across more than 114 countries.
Everything we do at Johnston Carmichael is underpinned by our four core values – DoingTheRight Thing, StandingInOther People’s Shoes, Leading Our Future and Remaining Relevant.We’vecreated a range of ways to support our people to make sure every voice is heard, including ourPeople and Culture Forum, and we encourage each of our sharp minds to be leaders of their work and learning. You can read more about our culture and values here.
In the last 10 yearswe’veraised more than £450,000 for charity and continuously evolved our commitment to sustainable business practices. We areGoldsponsors of the Kiltwalkand alsopartner with Netball Scotland and England Netball, creating an enduring impact on the ground in our communities.
How working for us can work for you
To ensure you successfully complete your qualification, you will receive full study support which includes generous study leave. Following the training period, we offer hybrid working with theoptionof working from the office and home. As well as other company benefits including but not exhaustive to; a competitive salary, health care cash plan, annual leave, life assurance and mentoring and learning and development. Click here to seewhat’son offer at Johnston Carmichael.
At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity,equalityand inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.
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Business Advisory Graduate - Edinburgh 2027 employer: Johnston Carmichael
Johnston Carmichael is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. With opportunities for mentorship and leadership within the Dundee team, employees benefit from a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance while engaging in meaningful client interactions. The firm prioritises employee development, ensuring that you can thrive in your career while making a significant impact in the private client tax sector.
